From Titan Corporation to the Empire of Man - Chapter 425

c414 Current situation: “Go straight”

Synthetic partner.

To be honest, Charlie really wanted to buy one.

During high school and college, he was the main force of the school team, so he naturally had suitors and admirers from the female cheerleaders or “female internet celebrities”.

However, when he really fell in love, he realized that he was just the most valuable fish in the other party’s fish pond.

Fortunately, his sister Lina helped to remind him, otherwise Charlie would most likely wear a “greasy green” hat.

Talking loyalty to the “pond owner”?

It’s ridiculous.

From then on, he became more cautious.

It happened that he was able to suspend his studies and rush to the “Halo” universe numbered “08” to serve, so naturally there was no trouble from those “birds of a feather” around him.

Nowadays, synthetic partners are very popular, and Charlie also yearns to have an ideal partner, but…

The price is really high.

As a father of a retired veteran, it is easy to take out hundreds of thousands or even millions of CR, but if the son asks his father for funds to buy a synthetic partner, it is inevitable that it seems a bit strange.

Therefore, Charlie is more eager to train and fight like his father, fight bravely and gain military merits, and then save money to realize his “wish” of buying an ideal partner.

Although this wish seems superficial, it is also quite “pragmatic”.

In fact, the imperial soldiers at this stage do fight and struggle for “humanity”, but they also need corresponding benefits and salary bases to ensure that they have no worries.

If the powerful class of the old era still controls the political, economic and military fields and is corrupt and fraudulent, how can the soldiers fight for them wholeheartedly and even be willing to sacrifice themselves?

The United States before the establishment of the empire is a typical example. American soldiers often don’t know why they are fighting.

Those young recruits from military families devote themselves to military careers with the ideal and enthusiasm of dedicating themselves to the country and defending the people.

However, when they really join the army and are sent overseas to perform missions, they are shocked to find that what they are involved in is naked plunder, aggression, and even “anti-human” massacres.

Most soldiers eventually became the same, and a few who had a change of heart chose to resist, but the results were often tragic.

Therefore, when the Atlas army approached, and the online social platforms and news media were fully controlled by Atlas, the US military showed almost no will to resist, and chose to “surrender” to Atlas.

For those American soldiers, it is wiser to save their lives than to fight. Why waste themselves in meaningless battles?

What’s more, most soldiers join the US army for money and benefits.

The generous benefits provided by Atlas are well known to everyone, and everyone is willing to continue to work hard for the “new boss” under such conditions.

Who does it mean to work hard for?

Why should the United States let them follow all the way to the end.

“Woo.”

Charlie, who was immersed in his thoughts, also got up too early, felt a little sleepy, so he closed his eyes and leaned back in his seat to take a nap.

Just as he was about to fall asleep——

“We are about to arrive at the hub area. Please prepare and leave the train as soon as possible.”

The broadcast in the carriage reminded him, and he opened his eyes again.

He saw that there was no dim tunnel outside the sealed window, but a hub area with extremely vast space instead.

Here, hundreds of maglev tracks are connected in all directions. Materials, troops and employees from all over the world gathered here and prepared to cross the space gate to the designated universe to take up their posts.

Soon, the train he was riding also arrived at the corresponding platform.

Charlie quickly got up, packed his travel bag, and walked out of the carriage with his comrades he had just met and stepped onto the platform.

The rest of the people followed the instructions, took the maglev elevator and the train, and it didn’t take long before they went straight to the space gate that looked like a mercury mirror and emitted light.

The moment he crossed the space gate, Charlie only felt a flash of white light in front of his eyes.

When his vision gradually recovered, he looked out of the window again, and what came into his sight was the front-line base on the Rich Star.

Although this place is equally spacious, it is far less grand than the hub area of ​​the ruins base.

Then, including Charlie Hoind himself, about 20,000 Imperial Guard soldiers who were ready to take up their posts, and the Marines left the train in an orderly manner.

When they arrived at the vast open space outside the front-line base——

“Oh my god! This is the first time I have seen an Imperial warship up close! It’s so shocking!”

“That seems to be a Phoenix-class support boat, right?”

“It should be right, that’s it.”

“Is this the warship that picked us up?”

The recruits around looked up and exclaimed.

Because above their heads was a Phoenix-class support boat that had been fully transformed and upgraded by Atlas, and it was hovering at an altitude of 5,000 meters. Its huge hull was truly overwhelming and shocking.

Although the specifications and functions of the Phoenix-class belong to support boats, the actual length of the hull reached two kilometers, which was enough to perform the functions of an aircraft carrier and could accommodate a large number of vehicles, supplies and marines.

For this group of recruits, this support boat is not only a means of transportation for them, but also a symbol of the Empire’s extremely powerful fleet.

The recruits who can respond to the call and sign up to join the army are first of all military enthusiasts. They are very interested in battleships, fighter planes and various weapons and equipment. They are passionate about military life. Secondly, they are for better salary and benefits.

The scene in front of them made all the recruits feel excited. Witnessing the hovering battleship up close and personal made their excitement palpable.

In their minds, they were imagining all kinds of scenes of living on ships in the future, and looking forward to the magnificent scene of conquering all directions according to the emperor’s will.

However, just as they were immersed in fantasy and longing, an order suddenly sounded;

“Attention everyone! Follow the instructions and get ready to board the transport boat!”

Charlie looked forward and saw veterans who were also wearing training uniforms. Their military ranks were mostly non-commissioned officers and lieutenants. They were walking steadily towards the new recruits.

These veterans have serious and confident faces, and wear holographic glasses. They can quickly read the biometric identity information of each recruit through facial recognition, as if every detail of them is under the gaze of the other party.

The veterans quickly took action, assumed the duties of instructors for the new recruits, and effectively commanded more than 20,000 new recruits. According to the predetermined grouping plan, they guided everyone to board the already prepared Luna transport boat and headed straight to the hovering ship above. Phoenix-class support boat.

The “newcomer” Charlie could feel that the experience and majesty exuded by these veterans also made the recruits feel a sense of awe and expectation.

——

After all the new recruits were settled, the Phoenix-class support boat began to sail out of the atmosphere, and soon after, it reached the low-Earth orbit of Harvest Star.

In the cabin of the ship, the recruits were busy sorting out their belongings. They could see the “face” of Harvest Star through the portholes.

The surface of the planet is covered with fertile farmland, which is scattered and full of vitality. Under the bright stars, the entire atmosphere exudes a beautiful blue color.

The sparse oceans and lakes are as bright as emeralds, reflecting the prosperity and richness of this planet——

After all, the name of this planet is Harvest.

Harvest Star is blessed with fertile land and an extremely pleasant living environment, making it a colony with great potential.

However, during the rule of the United Space Command (UNSC) and the United Earth Government (UEG), the development of Harvest encountered many obstacles. Local residents and colonists had to face high tax burdens, resulting in resource loss and economic depression.

Frequent rebellions followed one after another, and the resistance forces even caused the UNSC to use Spartan-I warriors to carry out assassination operations against rebel leaders in order to stabilize the situation.

With the Harvest Star under the rule of Atlas and the Human Empire, local residents and colonists were finally able to concentrate on development.

Today, Harvest has not only gradually restored its former vitality and vitality, but has also become one of the important cities of the human empire in the “Halo” universe.

Various infrastructures are increasingly improving, business activities are booming, agricultural productivity has been significantly improved, and investments from other universes are also pouring in.

The total population has successfully exceeded 600 million from the previous one million.

The colonists who came here from other universes also gave birth to many next generations. It won’t be long before the overall ranking of Harvest Star will be improved again and go straight to the top three.

You must know that after a hundred years of development, the total population of Reach has barely exceeded one billion.

As for the defense force, there is no need to worry.

Because Harvest is the “home planet” of the Sons of Man Legion, in its governor’s building, there is a Primarch who is dealing with official business——

Fulgrim.

The troops and fleets directly under the original body are stationed on the surface and low-Earth orbit of Harvest, ensuring absolutely sufficient armed forces.

The human territory in the “Halo” universe is “extremely vast”, and coupled with the elite forces that have been included in the empire’s rule, it is equivalent to half of the galaxy being owned by the human empire.

If one Primarch directly serves as Governor, it will inevitably arouse the dissatisfaction and jealousy of the other Primarchs.

Therefore, the “Halo” universe is divided into five major star regions, with Fulgrim, Angron, Riemann, Mortarion, and Corax serving as governors respectively.

The star sector where Harvest Star is located is under the control of Fulgrim.

Among the five primarchs, Fulgrim is known for his excellent management skills and his kindness to people. He also maintains a good relationship with his brothers.

Fulgrim is in charge of the Harvest Star, which owns the space gate. Angron and Riemann, who are the closest and closest to him, have no objections, while Mortarion and Corax are also relatively convinced.

However, the competition between the Primarch and the Legion did not end.

The five star regions named after their respective legions are in the midst of rapid development and expansion.

For example, the more than 20,000 recruits who were picked up just after crossing the space gate were ready to be assigned to the Wild Wolf Star District.

The new recruits of the Imperial Guard will be responsible for the defense of designated planets.

In comparison, Marine recruits with better overall performance and physical fitness will be sent to the 36th Fleet of the Imperial Navy to perform more complex tasks.

The Imperial Navy is under the direct control of the Emperor, but often operates alongside the Legions, providing cover and support.

This mechanism not only improves the overall combat capability, but also deepens the collaboration and connection between the army and the navy.

Charlie Hoynder and other Marine recruits will temporarily live on the Phoenix-class support boat that welcomes them.

The new recruits of the Imperial Guard will be sent directly to various places in the Wild Wolf Star Region after the Phoenix-class joins the main fleet.

——

At this moment.

The Phoenix-class support boat named “Lan Dang” began to accelerate, passing over the civilian ships that had just completed the jump voyage.

The moment it arrived at the designated space, Lan Dang started the jump voyage, tearing out a jump “vortex” emitting a faint blue light, engulfing the entire ship, and finally disappeared from the vision of the physical universe.

After entering the jump space, Lan Dang headed straight for the Wild Wolf Star Region about 4,000 light years away from the Rich Star.

“The vast galaxy, conquering all directions.”

“It is a blessing in life to be able to follow the fleet and travel the universe.”

Outside the porthole, the beautiful scenery of the Rich Star has gradually “disappeared”, followed by the jump channel like water ripples, which makes the recruits in the dormitory feel deeply moved.

In this eight-person dormitory, except for Charlie Hoind, the other seven recruits are all local residents of the main universe.

When they were growing up, they only followed their parents on short trips on Earth or the Moon, and they had never even set foot on Mars.

Facing their first time boarding a warship and entering the jump space that can achieve fast interstellar travel, their emotions have always remained flexible.

Next, while the eight people chatted briefly, they were also busy tidying up their beds and lockers.

After that, they will live together in this dormitory for a long time, after all, they belong to the same combat team.

Formal training will not begin until the Lan Dang arrives in the Wild Wolf Star Region and sends away the recruits belonging to the Imperial Guard, so they still have free time to relax.

When the jump voyage is completed, it means that they will usher in devilish training, and then they will directly participate in the military operation to eliminate the Werewolf Pirates.

In addition to excitement, it is inevitable that there is a hint of tension.

As military enthusiasts, they are familiar with the major battles before and after the establishment of the Empire, especially the battle for High Charity.

That battle gathered almost all the elite forces, including the Primarchs, Astartes, and even the black-scaled dragon Nirenhog, which left a deep impression on them.

The upcoming operation to eliminate interstellar pirates will most likely involve boarding in space.

For them, it was like the “landlubbers” who had never been to the river or lake, and had to dive to the bottom of the river or lake for the first time, so they were uneasy deep in their hearts.

In addition, while Charlie Hoind and others were rushing to the Wolf Star Sector in the “Halo” universe, the Wolves in the “Alien” (15) universe also had to go straight to the 15th Earth.

Because the captain of the 14th Company of the Space Wolves, Logan Sigurd, had already obtained the approval of the “full-scale offensive”